This podcast gives weekly tips on correct grammar use in writing: I have used it to help me plan grammar lessons in writing. My students won't listen to it, because it is a little too complex for fourth graders to listen to and comprehend. I will listen, then bring it to a fourth grade level.
This podcast gives weekly world news updates for 7-14 year olds. So far we have listened to one of the updates as a social studies connection to our immigration unit, connnecting to why people might immigrate to another country. I like kids to just keep up-to-date on current events, and this is another way to do it. It will lend a hand in listening skills, responding to what we hear, discussing, etc. Some of my students really got into it. They came up to the world map to find the locations mentioned. They connected to stories we've read about recently regarding conditions in other countries.
1. Grammar Girl
This podcast gives weekly tips on correct grammar use in writing: I have used it to help me plan grammar lessons in writing. My students won't listen to it, because it is a little too complex for fourth graders to listen to and comprehend. I will listen, then bring it to a fourth grade level.
2. World News for Children
This podcast gives weekly world news updates for 7-14 year olds. So far we have listened to one of the updates as a social studies connection to our immigration unit, connnecting to why people might immigrate to another country. I like kids to just keep up-to-date on current events, and this is another way to do it. It will lend a hand in listening skills, responding to what we hear, discussing, etc. Some of my students really got into it. They came up to the world map to find the locations mentioned. They connected to stories we've read about recently regarding conditions in other countries.